1984 in archaeology

1984 in archaeology

The year 1984 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

* Ian Graham makes first scientific examination and map of Maya site of Cival.

Excavations

* Hengistbury Head, by Barry Cunliffe, is completed (begun in 1979).

Publications

Finds

* Turkana Boy is found in Kenya by team led by Richard Leakey.

Awards

Miscellaneous

Births

*

Deaths

* April 5: Giuseppe Tucci


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